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Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·24 Feb 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa recently announced new salaries and allowances for traditional leaders and members of traditional houses in South Africa, including kings and queens. According to a notice in the Government Gazette, traditional leaders and members of traditional houses received a 4.1% increase in remuneration for the 2025/26 financial year, …
The City of Johannesburg cannot claim to be serious about economic inclusion while spraying informal traders with water cannons in the name of bylaw enforcement.
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The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) was warned that there is a serious risk that South Africa’s new driving laws have been compromised by corruption. The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) recently closed a tender for a “turnkey” contractor to implement and operate the core services of the incoming Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offence …
Bridgestone Advances Virtual Tyre Development as Driver-in-the-Loop Simulator Goes Live Bridgestone, a global leader in premium tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, has reached a key milestone in its digital tyre development journey with its state-of-the-art driving simulator becoming fully operational. A new step in Bridgestone’s virtual development journey Installed at the company’s R&D Centre near …
As South Africa accelerates the expansion of its critical minerals sector - including plans to unlock an estimated R40 trillion in iron reserves - skills development has become a cornerstone of its long-term growth strategy. By targeting R2 trillion in investment over the next five years, the country recognizes that a well-trained workforce not only drives operational efficiency but also strengthens investor confidence, positioning South Africa as a globally competitive hub for critical mineral investment.
Skills Development and National Critical Minerals Strategy
Enhancing skills development supports South Africa's broader agenda of increasing employment opportunities and strengthening economic resilience, while channeling mineral wealth into local industrialization. The country aims to tackle youth unemployment by creating opportunities for 1.8 million young people by 2030. As one of South Africa's largest employers, supporting nearly 900,000 jobs, the mining sector plays a critical role in achieving this goal.
In his February 2026 State of the Nation Address, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the expansion of public employment programs, including the Community Work Program and Presidential Employment Stimulus, to provide skills development and employment for youth and women. “For too many people, life remains hard. Jobs are scarce and opportunity is out of reach,” stated Ramaphosa.
The expansion of these initiatives and the country's 2030 youth employment target align closely with South Africa's critical minerals strategy, which prioritizes human capital development as a key enabler of industrial growth and energy transition objectives.
International Research Collaboration Strengthens Long-Term Skills Ecosystem
A major boost to workforce development in critical minerals was announced in mid-February through a partnership between the European Union (EU) and South Africa's Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. The initiative includes €2 million in funding from the EU to establish a dedicated platform to strengthen skills development and research and workforce readiness across the critical minerals and battery value chain.
Part of the EU's broader Clean Trade and Investment Partnership, under which €15.5 billion has been committed to strengthening South Africa's critical minerals sector, the skills initiative aims to:
Complementing government and multilateral initiatives, private sector players are also investing in workforce development. In mid-February, mining major Anglo American announced plans to establish a Global Institute of Critical Minerals Research, bringing together universities and research institutions from South Africa, the UK and other global mining hubs.
“We want to contribute to South Africa's agenda of empowering the next generation of miners while unlocking the country's full mining potential,” stated Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
With South Africa leading in terms of global production of platinum group metals, manganese and chrome – and now seeking to unlock its untapped iron ore potential - strategic skills development initiatives will strengthen the country's position in the evolving critical minerals space.
African Mining Week 2026: Driving Collaboration and Investment
Against this backdrop, the upcoming African Mining Week conference, scheduled for October 14–16 in Cape Town, is set to play a key role in advancing dialogue on workforce readiness, investment and strategic partnerships. The event will convene policymakers, mining companies, academic institutions and global investors to assess Africa's preparedness to meet rapidly growing global demand for critical minerals, which is projected to quadruple by 2040.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
By Nosihle Shelembe South Africa’s strategic partnership with the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has unlocked a US$8 billion commitment to drive industrial growth, create jobs, and strengthen the economy by adding more value to South Africa’s natural resources. The commitment paves the way for expanding local manufacturing and mineral processing, investing in critical infrastructure such …
Motorsport South Africa (MSA) is delighted to confirm that rising karting star, Aleksander Praizovic, will represent South Africa in the esteemed FIA Karting Academy Trophy for juniors. This prestigious international championship, sanctioned by the FIA, is a global benchmark for identifying and nurturing the next generation of motorsport talent. The series is renowned for its …
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Feb. 28, 2026 –Walmart is accelerating its commitment to South Africa with the announcement of its third store opening at East Point Shopping Centre in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni. Building on the strong momentum from successful launches in Clearwater and Fourways, where customers have enthusiastically embraced Walmart’s Every Day Low Price philosophy, this new …
Martha Ngoye and Tiro Holele want Concourt to reinstate their jobs
Carbon taxes are important ways of changing the behaviour of polluting companies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change and using tax revenue to benefit all of society. This according to researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT). The South African minister of electricity and energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is proposing to suspend the …
President, Thank you for convening the Eleventh Emergency Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly to consider the draft resolution on the “Support for lasting peace in Ukraine”. It is regrettable that we are meeting on the 4th anniversary of a war that could have been resolved diplomatically rather than through a protracted conflict. …
On Monday, 23 February, the gold price climbed for the fourth day on a trot to a three-week high of $5,150 an ounce. The rand put in mild gains to break back below 16.0/dlr. And these gains were driven by the usual suspect: US President Donald Trump and his topsy-turvy tariff tiffs. On Friday, 20 …
There are some restaurants that begin as business ideas. Others begin as memories. For Mathew Abraham, the inspiration behind Thava was never just about opening a restaurant or even expanding to opening five restaurants with the newest located at Emperors Palace. It was about recreating a feeling. That feeling traces back to Kerala, the lush …
Luke Fraser ·24 Feb 2026 Lula has again called on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to increase the VAT threshold for businesses during the 2026 National Budget. The small business funder has asked Godongwana to increase the compulsory VAT registration threshold from R1 million to R3 million to unlock liquidity within the SME sector. Lula has …
Across Africa, governments are finding ways to reduce dependence on foreign arms suppliers and building capabilities they can control, maintain and adapt.
Staff Writer ·24 Feb 2026 The latest crime statistics published by the South African Police Service (SAPS) show that fewer hijackings occurred between October and December 2025 than in prior years, but incidents remain alarmingly high. Nowhere else is this more evident than in Gauteng, where more hijackings were reported than in every other province …
While it is not uncommon for major car brands to have subsidiaries or smaller sub-brands that make up their portfolios, not all of these excel, but sometimes these sub-brands manage to establish their own identities. This is especially true of the new Chinese brands coming into South Africa, with Chery and GWM introducing various brands …
Staff Writer ·24 Feb 2026 Following an agreement from President Cyril Ramaphosa to put the promulgation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act on hold, the Pretoria High Court has granted an order to the same effect. Trade union Solidarity, one of the key litigants challenging the NHI on several grounds, announced that it received …
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Australia’s test team will return to Cape Town for the first time since the 2018 ‘Sandpaper-gate’ ball-tampering scandal when they meet South Africa in the final fixture of a three-match series from 27 October. Though having played white-ball games in South Africa, Australia have not toured the nation for a test series since the scandal …
One such individual is Elon Musk. He is the world’s richest man. Recently, he estimated that he would pay more than 500 billion dollars in taxes over his lifetime. That’s R8 trillion rand. And therein lies South Africa’s problem: how do you create business leaders like Musk who will not only create jobs but also …
Judge finds no “exceptional circumstances” to justify Wesley Neumann’s immediate return to Heathfield High
Buying perfume should be simple, but it rarely is. Walk into any fragrance section and there are hundreds of bottles, all with vague descriptions that include words like “sensual,” “mysterious,” and “captivating.” None of that helps when you are standing there trying to figure out what you actually want to smell like. The good news …
Johannesburg is a city of contrasts when it comes to property. Some suburbs have seen prices double over the past decade. Others have stayed flat or dropped. For buyers looking at flats and apartments, Joburg offers more choice and better value per square metre than Cape Town, and in many areas, better rental returns too. …